Thursday, December 13, 2012

Knight: The Warrior and the World of Chivalry, Robert Jones.

Knight: The Warrior and the World of Chivalry, Robert Jones.

A study of the Knight, from their humble origins in the 11th century through their dominance of society and battlefield in the high Middle Ages to their decline in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Looks at their arms and armour, role on the battlefield, place in society and eventual decline. An excellent overview of a complex issue.
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